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Reasons to use our Balham conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Balham is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) sometimes falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 2 Balham lawyer are the key to a successful Balham conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your move
  • 3 Balham conveyancers will be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and estate agents
  • 4 We are the UKs largest residential conveyancing directory service identifying lender approved law firms carrying out conveyancing in Balham registered with the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
  • 5 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these companies are often located hundreds of miles away with little understanding of the factors that affect property transactions in Balham

Examples of recent conveyancing in Balham since April 2026*

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Acquisition

of apartment Ramsden Road SW12 8QX, acquired for £500,000. Leasehold conveyancing investigations included: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, obtaining official copies of the title, preparing statement detailing charges

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Acquisition

of flat Holbeach Mews SW12 9QX, purchased for £235,000. Leasehold conveyancing work included: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, preparing statement detailing charges, setting up the completion formalities

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Conveyance

of apartment Bedford Hill SW12 9RG, at a price of £225,000. Leasehold conveyancing due diligence included: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending the transfer to the seller for execution in preparation for completion

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Disposal

of apartment Oldridge Road SW12 8PP, at buying consideration of £195,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending the transfer to the seller for signature in readiness for completion, preparing statement detailing charges

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Balham

I have just been advised by my broker that my Balham solicitor is not on the lender Conveyancing panel. How can I check?

The best course of action for you to take is to call your Balham conveyancer. It is reasonable to expect your lawyer to advise you of the situation. If they are not on the panel they could put your in touch with solicitors on the conveyancing panel for your bank.

I am buying a garden flat in Balham. Can I do my own conveyancing?

Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing in Balham you will have to appoint a solicitor on your bank's conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to be made in you doing conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on your lender panel in Balham.

I am looking to sell my property. My former lawyers have shut. I am in need of a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Balham if that makes things easier.

Please use our search tool to help you find a solicitor for your conveyancing in Balham. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with lender approved solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move goes with a minimum of fuss.

My husband and I are new on the property ladder - had an offer accepted, but the estate agent has warned us that the owners will only go ahead if we use their recommended lawyers as they need an ‘expedited deal’. My instinct tells me that we should use a local solicitor accustomed to conveyancing in Balham

It is improbable the vendors are behind this. Should the seller desire ‘a quick sale', taking such a hostile approach to a serious purchaser is likely to cause more damage than good. Speak to the vendors direct and explain that (a)you are serious buyers (b)you are excited to move forward, with finances arranged © you are unencumbered (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)however you are going to use your preferred Balham conveyancing solicitors - not the ones that will earn the estate agent a commission or meet his conveyancing figures set by senior management.

There are only Seventy years left on my lease in Balham. I am keen to get lease extension but my freeholder is missing. What are my options?

If you meet the appropriate requirements, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can submit an application to the County Court for for permission to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will enable the lease to be lengthened by the Court. You will be obliged to demonstrate that you or your lawyers have used your best endeavours to track down the freeholder. In some cases a specialist may be useful to try and locate and to produce an expert document to be used as proof that the freeholder can not be located. It is advisable to get professional help from a conveyancer in relation to investigating the landlord’s absence and the application to the County Court overseeing Balham.

I have tried to negotiate informally with with my landlord to extend my lease without success. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal decide on such issues? Can you recommend a Balham conveyancing firm to act on my behalf?

in cases where there is a absentee freeholder or where there is dispute about the premium for a lease extension, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 it is possible to make an application to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) to judgment on the sum to be paid.

An example of a Lease Extension decision for a Balham premises is First Floor Flat 152a Ramsden Road in June 2009. The net result of the tribunals calculation produced a premium payable of £23,975. This case was in relation to 1 flat. The unexpired lease term was 56.67 years.

Is planning permission necessary to convert a house into two flats in Balham? This has occurred to a property adjacent to a friend in Balham and was ignorant of the conversion until after the works were done.

Planning consent is needed for converting a single dwelling in Balham into apartments but probably not for reverting back to single dwelling-house so, in answer to your question, yes,a it is required.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Balham regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Balham but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.

  • Sjs Solicitors, 82 Balham High Road, Balham, London, SW12 9AG
  • A-z Law Solicitors Limited, 198-200 Balham High Road, London, SW12 9BP
  • Ines De Vecchi, 18 Holmside Road, London, SW12 8RJ
  • Andrew Croft & Co, 240 Balham High Road, London, London, SW17 7AW
  • John Williamson Ltd, 55 Carminia Road, London, SW17 8AJ

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Balham

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Balham practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on Rent Act Protected, Assured and Assured Shorthold tenancies

  • Sjs Solicitors, 82 Balham High Road, Balham, London, SW12 9AG
  • Regents & Co. Solicitors (solicitor-advocate), Unit 3, Hildreth Street Mews, London, London, SW12 9RZ
  • A-z Law Solicitors Limited, 198-200 Balham High Road, London, SW12 9BP
  • Ines De Vecchi, 18 Holmside Road, London, SW12 8RJ
  • Andrew Croft & Co, 240 Balham High Road, London, London, SW17 7AW

Planning law solicitors in Balham regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The solicitors listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Balham specialising in planning law. This will likely include advice on tree preservation orders
  • William Innes, 56 Crescent Lane, London, SW4 9PU
  • Streathers Clapham Llp, 53 Clapham High Street, London, SW4 7TG
  • Techlawyer Limited, 22 Groveside Court, Lombard Road, London, SW11 3RQ
  • Mark Taylor & Company, 310 Harbour Yard, Chelsea Harbour, London, SW10 0XD
  • Ricardina Bridges Ltd, 47 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1RH

*Source acknowledgement: House price data produced by Land Registry as well data supplied by Lexsure Ltd.

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